Happy Halloween!

My brother and I with our Mom-made costumes around 1994/1995? Happy Halloween!  Sorry for the lack of chatter around here this week. Between worrying for my family in regards Super Storm Sandy, and my inevitable motivation decline (S.A.D.), It’s been a weird week.  Sending all my good vibes to those affected by the storm! 

A Totally Necessary Amount of New Lipstick

Source “I said pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.”   -Marilyn Monroe  There’s just something about lipstick that makes everything a little more pleasant.  When I’ve had a shit day, I go home, do my hair, put on some lipstick, and just bask in my own awesomeness. Well sometimes I

New and Improved Karl!

Remember how I told you guys about how we spruced up karl a bit? Well I finally got around to taking some photos. I think he looks pretty good. For the last version of the living room check it out here.  Why yes, that is the third rug we’ve had in the past two years.

DIY Rice Heating Pad

When I’m sore, cold, or sick there’s just something about a heating pad. Since I’m basically queen of making do with what I have, I’ve been known to fill a long sock with rice and heat it up in the microwave  The rice stays nice and hot, and is easy and cheap to use. Yesterday as

Fall Palette Challenge

Please Check out my Pinterest for sources. It’s that time of year where I start my seasonal sewing plan. Unlike in spring, where I completed say only three projects, I’d like to get a lot more sewing done this winter. Seeing as it’s already like 40 degrees outside I have a feeling this winter is

Ikea Hack A Tall Hyllis Unit

I have a problem about not using my vertical space. I live in a small home and should really be taking advantage of it. I’m in the middle of my mini living room makeover for fall. I got the sofa situation sorted out (read about that here), and now I’m working on the other parts

Thai Pumpkin Soup

We had two pie pumpkins our Green Bean Delivery produce box. It’s kind of like a CSA box. I don’t think I’ve done much with a whole pumpkin besides carve them. Well to be quite honest, I’ve smashed my fair share as well.  I thought I would try to whip up a tasty soup to

The Saga Of Karl

I should probably have a PHD in browsing craigslist. I manage to find awesome stuff for little to no money. Take for example our little Karlstad sofa, originally from IKEA. When I saw the posting in the free section for him, I was pretty skeptical to say the least.  I mean he left a lot to be

Sewing 101 : Envelope Pillow Tutorial

Basic Envelope Pillow Supplies -Fabric -Seam Gauge -Sewing Machine -Pillow Form -Measuring tape/Ruler -Scissors -Iron/Ironing Board -Thread -Pins I know a lot of my friends in real life are amazed when I sew things that I consider very simple. I thought I’d start sharing some easy sewing projects for those of you who are just